Specifications
| Length (LOA) | 18' 7" (18.58 ft) source |
| Beam | 7' 10" (7.83 ft) source |
| Other builder weight (not dry; builder label) | Builder label "Approximate Tow Weight (Boat, Engine, & Trailer): 2750 lbs" (package / options / tow weight, not a dry weight) source |
| Fuel capacity | 26 gal source |
Only figures the builder publishes are shown. Missing rows were not published in the sources we checked.
Official model page on vexusboats.com
USCG recalls
No recall on the USCG recall list matches this model name. Check a specific boat's HIN with a dealer.
Questions and answers
How long is the Vexus Defender 189?
The Vexus Defender 189 is 18' 7" long (18.58 ft), per the builder's published specs. source
What is the beam of the Vexus Defender 189?
The beam (width) is 7' 10" (7.83 ft). source
What is the maximum horsepower for the Vexus Defender 189?
This is not published by the builder in the sources we checked for the Vexus Defender 189. Ask a dealer for the current figure.
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How many people can the Vexus Defender 189 carry?
This is not published by the builder in the sources we checked for the Vexus Defender 189. Ask a dealer for the current figure.
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How much fuel does the Vexus Defender 189 hold?
Fuel capacity is 26 gallons. source
How much does the Vexus Defender 189 weigh?
The builder does not publish a dry weight in the sources we checked. It does publish this figure, which is not a dry weight: Builder label "Approximate Tow Weight (Boat, Engine, & Trailer): 2750 lbs" (package / options / tow weight, not a dry weight). source
What does the Vexus Defender 189 cost?
The published price is $39,054 (base; base / starting MSRP published on builder model page; checked 2026-10-25; as of 2026-10-25). Dealer pricing, options, freight and taxes vary. source
What type of boat is the Vexus Defender 189?
We classify it as a aluminum fishing, based on the builder's own page. source
Is the Vexus Defender 189 still in production?
It is listed as a current model on the builder's site. source
Are there USCG recalls for the Vexus Defender 189?
We did not find a USCG recall whose model name matches this model. That is not a guarantee: check the boat's HIN on the USCG recall list or with a dealer. source
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